Can't Find My Way Home
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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Somebody must change
You are the reason I've been waiting so long
Somebody holds the key
Well I'm weary and I just ain't got the time
And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
Somebody must change
You are the reason I've been waiting all these years
Somebody holds the key
Well I'm weary and I just ain't got the time, oh no
'Cause I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
Well I'm weary and I just ain't got the time, oh no
'Cause I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
Can't find my way home
I ain't done nothing wrong
But I, I can't find my way home
(Can't find my way home)
(No I can't find my way home)
(Oh, I can't find my way home)
Oh, I ain't done nothing wrong
(Oh, I can't find my way home)
The lyrics to Joe Cocker's "Can't Find My Way Home" suggest a sense of lostness and confusion. The first line, "Come down off your throne and leave your body alone," could symbolize detachment from the physical self in search of spiritual existence. Then the lyrics shift to the idea that something must change, indicating a desire to find a new path or direction. The following line, "You are the reason I've been waiting so long, somebody holds the key," could signify searching for a solution or guide to finding their way.
The chorus reiterates the sense of lostness and confusion. The line "Well I'm weary and I just ain't got the time" could represent the feeling of being tired and out of energy, suggesting a need for rest and rejuvenation. The phrase "I'm wasted" may allude to the idea of being in a state of limbo and feeling as though they've wasted time chasing their goals. The repetition of the line "Can't find my way home" adds to the sense of disorientation, while the final line "I ain't done nothing wrong" may suggest a certain level of resignation, as though they accept that they've done their best and things still haven't worked out.
Overall, the lyrics to "Can't Find My Way Home" convey the feeling of being lost and disconnected, searching for a guide or solution that will point them towards the right path. The song is oftentimes seen as a representation of the struggles with addiction, but it also resonates with anyone who feels a sense of displacement or confusion in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Come down off your throne and leave your body alone
Stop being arrogant and detached from your experiences
Somebody must change
We need to break out of this situation and create a change
You are the reason I've been waiting so long
It's because of you that I'm still here, even though it's been a while
Somebody holds the key
There is someone who has the answer to this dilemma
Well I'm weary and I just ain't got the time
I'm too tired and too busy to deal with this
And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
I'm lost and unable to find my place in this world
Come down on your own and leave your body alone
Stop isolating yourself, it's not healthy
You are the reason I've been waiting all these years
I've been patiently waiting for you for a long time
Well I'm weary and I just ain't got the time, oh no
I'm too exhausted and too busy to deal with this
'Cause I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
I'm lost and uncertain about my purpose in life
Can't find my way home
I'm struggling to find my place in this world
I ain't done nothing wrong
I haven't done anything to deserve this struggle
But I, I can't find my way home
I'm still lost and struggling to find my path
(Can't find my way home)
Repeating the struggle to find direction and purpose
(No I can't find my way home)
Still feeling lost without guidance or direction
(Oh, I can't find my way home)
Expressing confusion and bewilderment
Oh, I ain't done nothing wrong
I'm not to blame for my struggles and challenges
(Oh, I can't find my way home)
Still grappling with a sense of confusion and uncertainty
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Written by: Steve Winwood
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